Review: MGMT – Loss of Life
MGMT’s fifth album sounds nothing like its predecessor Little Dark Age, and shows a previously unseen, more vulnerable side to the duo.
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Review: The Vaccines – Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations
The Vaccines sixth album Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations is an incredibly safe return to form for the band.
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Some Good Music From 2023
I thought 2023 was a pretty weak year for music. Regardless, here are some of my favorite albums from these past 365 days.
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Review: The National – Laugh Track
The National’s second full-length album of 2023 emphasizes both the strengths and the weaknesses of its predecessor.
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Review: The Hives – The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons
The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons sounds straight from the 2000s garage rock revival, and is all the better for it.
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Review: Grian Chatten – Chaos for the Fly
The solo debut by Fontaines D.C.’s lead singer satisfies, showing off his unexpected musical sides.
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Review: Sigur Rós – Átta
Sigur Rós’ eighth album Átta is full of individual majesty that becomes cumbersome as a whole.
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Review: The National – First Two Pages of Frankenstein
Despite its star-studded roster, the National’s ninth album shines brightest on its guest-free tracks.
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Review: The New Pornographers – Continue as a Guest
Continue as a Guest dials back the New Pornographers’ signature hooks in favor of less-gratifying subtlety.
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Review: Belle and Sebastian – Late Developers
Belle and Sebastian’s 12th studio album stands out for its cohesion as an upbeat, pop-forward release with nary a slow song in sight.
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Review: Arctic Monkeys – The Car
The Car has the distinction of being the second-best Arctic Monkeys lounge album, and their most boring release to date.
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Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Cool It Down
Once you get past its brevity, Cool It Down has some amazing dance tracks that almost make the nine-year wait worth it.
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